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Old 28-12-2007, 07:47 PM
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http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news...mentid=6812800

Number 10:

Ford Fiesta XR2 (1981 - 1983) With smart pepperpot alloys and centrally mounted foglights, there was no mistaking the XR2. Sadly it didn't sparkle because it was given a tame Kent 1.6 OHV engine and four-speed box.

Number 16:

Ford Tickford Capri (1984) With its vulgar white spoilered bodywork and a leather and walnut interior, the Tickford must have been a dream for an Essex wide boy. Still, at least the rear suspension was improved.

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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth (1985 - 1986) With a mesh grille, vented bonnet and huge rear spoiler, the original RS Cosworth was definitely not for a shrinking violet, nor for the faint-hearted with 204bhp.

Number 26: even though everyone knows it's not a proper cosworth

Mercedes 190 2.5 16v (1985 - 1993) Mercedes got Cosworth to work its engine expertise on the 190. The result was a firecracker saloon with nearly 200bhp on tap, limited-slip differential and upgraded suspension.

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Ford Sierra Cosworth: loud, fast, macho, and the police loved it - Tom Evans

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how was the rs cossy not number one!
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I don't think it's in any order mate...just 50
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how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

Please remove your blinkers
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how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

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Couldnt of put it better myself!!!

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The XR2 in the top pic belongs to Mecky from XROC North West branch.... lovely motor... dunno how old the pic is but it looked just as good this September when he joined us at a show!

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Originally Posted by Graceland
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how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

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Not in 1986 there wasn't !
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
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how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

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Not in 1986 there wasn't !


And still not many now for the money
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wheres the S1 in the top 50 ??
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wheres the S1 in the top 50 ??
Should be for sure, along with the Manta GTE and Lancia Integrale
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I think it got overlooked due to the Cosworth factor
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There was nothing about to touch the cossie for performance/money in 1986, it even started a revolution in insurance industries!!
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by Graceland
Originally Posted by mk3matt
how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

Please remove your blinkers
Not in 1986 there wasn't !
EXACTLY!
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Originally Posted by martin-reyland
Originally Posted by Graceland
Originally Posted by mk3matt
how was the rs cossy not number one!
Quite simply because there were better cars out there than the old YB powered sierra

Please remove your blinkers
Not in 1986 there wasn't !
I was gonna say!
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